Senior Wellbeing Practitioner

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London seeks a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner to support mental health in schools. The role includes managing cases, planning school activities, and supervising EMHPs. Candidates should have clinical experience and a passion for mental health support. This is a fixed-term contract, offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least two years' post-qualification experience as an EMHP.
• Demonstrable track record of MHST clinical experience.
• Passionate about mental health support in schools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload for children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Plan and deliver whole school activities related to mental health.
• Provide advice and guided signposting to education settings.
• Provide Case Management and Clinical Supervision to EMHPs.
• Work flexibly across a range of education providers.
• Promote the participation of families and the wider school community.
• Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within the role.

Job description

Bexley MHST seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is passionate about mental health support in schools, with a demonstrable track record of MHST clinical experience. This is a fixed-term contract to cover the existing staff member's annual leave.

The post holder will:

1. Work as part of the Bexley MHST team to manage a defined caseload with a focus on providing assessment and evidence-based intervention for children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers.
2. Plan and deliver whole school activities as part of a school's approach to mental health and wellbeing.
3. Provide advice and guided signposting to education settings.
4. Provide Case Management and Clinical Supervision to qualified and/or trainee EMHPs within the service.
5. Work flexibly across a range of education providers.
6. Promote participation of children, young people, families, carers, and the wider school community.
7. Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within their role, the MHST, and school communities, working to create a psychologically safe environment for all backgrounds.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified SWP with at least two years' post-qualification experience as an EMHP to develop as a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP) within a supportive, creative, and dynamic team at Bexley MHST.

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services in community and secure settings, including community health, mental health care, and services for people with learning disabilities. Our multidisciplinary teams serve people of all ages across many locations in the South of England, including hospitals, clinics, prisons, and community settings. We work closely with NHS, local councils, and voluntary sectors to improve lives through excellent care.

Our values are:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care